@badut_permata: Viva Voce in Postgraduate Studies. Viva Voce is generally conducted at the postgraduate level, rather than for diploma or undergraduate programmes. It is commonly required for the following programmes: 1. Master by Research Examples include Master of Business Administration (Research), Master of Science (Research), and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). * Candidates are required to defend their thesis or dissertation before a panel of examiners. 2. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) This is the most common level at which a Viva Voce is conducted. * Candidates present and defend their research findings while responding to questions from both internal and external examiners before the degree can be awarded. 3. Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or Other Professional Doctorates Most universities also require candidates to successfully complete a Viva Voce following the submission of the final thesis. When is a Viva Voce Conducted? The typical postgraduate research journey is as follows: 1. Proposal Defence / Proposal Presentation (where required by the university) 2. Conducting the research and collecting data 3. Writing the thesis or dissertation 4. Submission of the thesis for examination 5. Evaluation of the thesis by appointed examiners 6. Viva Voce (Oral Defence) 7. Thesis revisions (Minor or Major Corrections, if required) 8. Submission of the corrected final thesis 9. Approval by the University Senate 10. Conferment of the degree at the graduation ceremony Purpose of the Viva Voce The Viva Voce aims to determine whether the candidate: * Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the research topic. * Can effectively justify the research methodology, findings, and conclusions. * Exhibits critical thinking and the ability to defend scholarly arguments. * Has made an original contribution to knowledge within the chosen field of study. Meets the academic standards required for the award of a Master's or Doctoral degree. Viva Voce at City University Malaysia At City University Malaysia, the Viva Voce is typically conducted for Master by Research, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes after the thesis has been evaluated by the appointed examiners and before the degree is recommended for approval and subsequently conferred by the University Senate. The Viva Voce serves as the final academic assessment, allowing candidates to demonstrate the quality, originality, and scholarly contribution of their research before completing their postgraduate journey. #vivavoce #phd #masterofresearch #dba #satulagiguys

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